Che Cafe

The Che Cafe is a worker co-operative and social center located on the University of California, San Diego campus in La Jolla, CA, USA. Founded in 1980 by UCSD students, the Che originally began its life as a vegetarian cafe. The name “Che” in "Che Cafe" is not only a nod to the late Argentine revolutionary Che Guevara, it is also an acronym for "Cheap Healthy Eats." The latter name was registered with the university administration in an attempt to avoid political scrutiny.

During the 1980s, collective members began to host reggae and punk rock shows, and in the 1990s, the space became an internationally-recognized staple of the hardcore/punk/post-punk/indie rock scene. Today, the Che operates primarily as a venue for a variety of musical genres, many based around the DIY ethic, and is an on-and-off again vegan cafe and catering operation. It also acts as a resource for the music and art departments on campus through hosting art shows, performances and film screenings.

See also

• The Casbah
• ABC No Rio
• 924 Gilman Street
• Collectivism

External links

• Che Cafe homepage

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